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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.91, 302.35 and 145.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.91, 302.35 and 145.56 is: 201.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.91 : 302.35 = 145.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.91/302.35 = 145.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.91x = 302.35 × 145.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.91x = 44,010.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,010.07/218.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.04

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